Submitted by Julee Christianson on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 08:35
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, released a statement proposing new steps to protect youth from accessing flavored e-cigarette products and banning menthol in cigarettes and cigars.
Submitted by Julee Christianson on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 09:18
The CDC, in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute, released a report showing US adult smoking rates have reached a new low. Researchers analyzed data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). In 2017, an estimated 47.4 million U.S.
Submitted by Julee Christianson on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 08:48
Submitted by Julee Christianson on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 16:28
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new steps to address epidemic of youth e-cigarette use, including a historic action against more than 1,300 retailers and five major manufacturers for their roles perpetuating youth access.
Submitted by Julee Christianson on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:05
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Tips for Teens fact sheets provide information about the effects of short- and long-term use of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and inhalants. In 2018, SAMHSA released fact sheets for additional substances. These brochures provide facts and answer frequently asked questions about each of the substances covered. Fact sheets include:
Submitted by Julee Christianson on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 10:05
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 09:03
Posted on behalf of the Washington State Department of Health:
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 09:03
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is writing new rules on one specific issue related to vapor products (electronic cigarettes). We welcome your input.
WHAT THE RULES ARE ABOUT: In 2016, the Washington State Legislature passed a new law that regulates vapor products (Chapter 70.345 RCW). One provision of that law says:
Submitted by RayH on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 12:24
Originally posted on December 14, 2017
Submitted by RayH on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 06:38
TEST POST -- this is a direct copy-and-paste from current site.
This message is to announce a FREE facilitator training opportunity from the American Lung Association in Washington. Trainings provide certification in Not On Tobacco program to help teens quit smoking or the Freedom From Smoking program for adult smoking cessation. We hope you can join us.
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